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Aviation Maintenance Management - B.S.

The Aviation Maintenance Management program provides students with the theoretical and management knowledge as well as the interpersonal and relational skills needed to excel in the aviation maintenance industry. With experienced faculty and flexible delivery, you'll be prepared to succeed in a wide range of aviation maintenance management roles.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management prepares certified aviation maintenance technicians with the necessary knowledge and skills to further develop professionally and advance their careers in the areas of leadership, communication and management.

Program Information for Aviation Maintenance Management - B.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management is a completer program designed to prepare certified aviation maintenance technicians with the necessary knowledge and skills to further develop professionally and advance their careers in the areas of leadership, communication and management.

The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management is to prepare students with the highest quality education for a career in aviation maintenance management, and provide aviation maintenance organizations with qualified candidates who possess skill sets consisting of solid management and communication principles, as well as technical skills consistent with those of successful aviation maintenance professionals.

Students will be able to complete the bachelor’s degree in under four years. Students are able to earn the by choosing the final minor required courses from their general electives.

Admissions for Aviation Maintenance Management - B.S.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Management are not being accepted starting with the summer 2025 admission term. 

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to this major is selective. Applicants must hold Airframe and Powerplant certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the equivalent certification from an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member state.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Employ requisite knowledge, skills and techniques to manage others in the process of the inspection, repair and return of aircraft to service.
  2. Integrate skills and knowledge essential to the management of aircraft maintenance programs with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  3. Incorporate skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead and manage a team of people working in a maintenance repair organization.

The educational goals of the program are the following:

  1. Exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  2. Demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  4. Manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
AERN 22500INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT 2
AERN 30000PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS 1
AERN 32400AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS 2
AERN 42000HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE 2
AERN 42799STRATEGIC AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 12
AERN 45135AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
AERN 45400AVIATION MAINTENANCE LAW AND REGULATIONS 2
COMM 35852INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DIVG) 3
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Major Electives, choose from the following:11
AERN 32100
ADVANCED AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY
AERN 32200
AVIONICS MAINTENANCE FOR GLASS COCKPITS
AERN 35339
FIXED BASE OPERATOR OPERATIONS
AERN 45040
LABOR RELATIONS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY
AERN 45255
LEGAL ANALYSIS OF AVIATION AND ENGINEERING DISASTERS
Any Aeronautics (AERN) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level) with college approval
Any Engineering (ENGR) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level) with college approval
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
6
9
3
6-7
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification (or international equivalent)30
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 211
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

Recommended: CIS 24053 and MGMT 34165 to complete requirements for the .

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.500
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester PrerequisiteCredits
FAA Airframe or Powerplant Certification (or international equivalent) 30
 Credit Hours30
Semester One
AERN 22500 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT 2
AERN 32400 AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS 2
!ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
!MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Major Elective 2
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
AERN 30000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN AERONAUTICS 1
AERN 42000 HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE 2
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
!MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
Major Elective 2
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
AERN 45135 AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3
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 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
COMM 35852 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DIVG) 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Major Electives 4
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
AERN 42799 STRATEGIC AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 2
AERN 45400 AVIATION MAINTENANCE LAW AND REGULATIONS 2
Major Elective 3
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 5
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Applications to the B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Management are not being accepted starting with the summer 2025 admission term.

Student Achievement Data

Program Educational Goals

With the guidance of both the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering assesses our program’s educational goals every two years. Our Program Educational Goals are as follows:

  • Graduates will exhibit the qualities of excellence, integrity, leadership, management, and professionalism within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a professional commitment to safety and contribute to the safety culture within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate the ability to improve aerospace for generations to come through experiential learning, creativity, and innovation within their area of professional specialization in aviation.
  • Graduates will manifest the college’s core values in the areas of collaboration, compassion, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, respect, and perseverance within their area of professional specialization in aviation.

Several methods to gather both direct and indirect assessment data over the course of each academic year are utilized. Data is gathered to improve student's learning and strengthen our relationships with industry. Some methods used include:

  • Surveys (Graduating Senior, Alumni, and Employer Surveys)
  • Capstone Projects
  • Aeronautics Advisory Committee Feedback
  • Degree Program Review
  • Faculty Assessment and Discussion of Student Learning Outcomes

The assessment of our goals starts with the University’s vision to Promote academic excellence and enhance student learning through a culture of evidence-based decision-making. The valuable data we collect from our assessment activities is analyzed and discussed amongst our Faculty to ensure we are making value added improvements to our programs.

Program Enrollment and Graduation Data

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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Aviation Maintenance Management - B.S.

Graduates of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management are fully prepared for a career in aviation maintenance management, and  possess skill sets consisting of solid management and communication principles, as well as technical skills consistent with those of successful aviation maintenance professionals.

Examples of Possible Careers
  • Aviation chief inspector
  • Aviation maintenance lead
  • Aviation maintenance manager
  • Aviation maintenance supervisor
  • Director of aviation maintenance

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